The data was pulled from the General Social Survey Quality of Worklife Module that compared self-reported mental health symptoms among U.S. adult workers, including 226 health workers in 2018 and 325 in 2022.
Fifty-seven percent of healthcare workers reported experiencing anxiety, while 34% reported experiencing symptoms of depression in 2022. They also reported averaging 4.5 poor mental health days over the last 30 days.
Meanwhile, 13.4% reported being harassed at work, and 9% said they were in a poor psychosocial climate.
